You must have seen the tradition of worshiping weapons on Dussehra, but this time in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, after the worship of weapons, a scene was seen which caught people's attention on social media. District Superintendent of Police IPS Ankita Sharma, wearing a traditional saree, held an AK-47 rifle and fired.
After his style came to light, people are giving different types of reactions to the video. Some are associating it with the professional efficiency of the police officer, while others are questioning in what context this display of firing weapons after Shastra Pujan was done.
After weapon worship, SP was seen firing with AK-47
This case is being reported from Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. On the occasion of Dussehra, a program of weapon worship was organized in the police line. There is a tradition in the police department during such events to show respect for duty, security and power by worshiping weapons and security equipment.
SP Ankita Sharma also participated in this program. After the puja, he picked up the AK-47 rifle and fired several rounds from it. In the viral video, she is seen wearing a saree and firing a rifle. This scene has attracted people's attention and discussion has started regarding the video.
However, regardless of the video going viral and the reactions to it, it is important to understand that for police officers, handling weapons is part of their professional responsibilities and training. There is no detailed official description in the available information regarding the prescribed procedure and security arrangements under which the firing was done.
Who is IPS Ankita Sharma, whose video is going viral?
Ankita Sharma is a 2018 batch IPS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre. She is currently the Superintendent of Police of Rajnandgaon district. Due to strict policing and her work, she is sometimes called 'Lady Singham'. Ankita Sharma was born on 25 June 1990 in Durg district of Chhattisgarh. He had secured All India Rank 203 in the Civil Services Examination 2017 of the Union Public Service Commission. This was his third attempt. According to the available information, she had reached the main examination in her first attempt, while she could not clear the preliminary examination in the second attempt.
Journey from Bhatapara to Rajnandgaon
After becoming IPS, Ankita Sharma got home cadre in Chhattisgarh itself. His initial posting was in Bhatapara. After this he also worked as CSP in Azad Chowk, Raipur. In May 2022, he was appointed Superintendent of Police of Khairagarh. According to available information, she became the first woman SP of Khairagarh. His career has also included responsibilities related to anti-Naxal operations in the Naxal-affected Bastar region.
Why is weapon worship done on Dussehra?
The tradition of worshiping weapons on Dussehra is related to the symbolic respect of power, security and duty. On this day, weapons, tools and equipment used in work are worshiped at many places. Police and security forces also follow this tradition. The video of Ankita Sharma firing AK-47 after Shastra Puja in Rajnandgaon is in discussion for this reason.
On one hand, a woman police officer in traditional attire firing a weapon became a subject of attraction for the people, while on the other hand, questions and reactions also came to light regarding this incident. At present, Ankita Sharma is once again in the news through this video. However, the role of a police officer should not be assessed based on the viral video alone, but on the basis of his work, responsibilities and service record.